Maybe they should rename it, Temporomandibular Joint and Midterm Election Disorder. Whatever your views, I think we’ve all been through the wringer on this midterm election. But just so you know, this post is not about politics. Politics is just another trigger for clenching your jaw. It can be thrown in the same bag with…

Editor’s Note: John Lucas, the creator of The Face Caddy, has been such an incredible supporter of all of us who struggle with jaw pain. In this blog post, he shares his philosophy on holidays and pain. What a year. Does anybody else feel like it was part fairytale and part nightmare? The ups and…

Well, I have finally turned off my air conditioning in my bedroom and office… this is huge for me, considering I need the cool temperature when I sleep. When I had to start wearing a thick, fuzzy, long sleeved robe over my clothes at the computer to keep my arms and hands from freezing, I…

Editor’s Note: John Lucas, the creator of The Face Caddy, has been such an incredible supporter of all of us who struggle with jaw pain. In this blog post, he shares his story of pain and its impact on his life. TMJ Disorder can be many things. A physical issue. An emotional issue. A relationship issue.…

From Medical News Today: Around 12 percent of people in the United States experience TMJ disorders at any one time. Women are affected more often than men, with 9 women to every 1 man experiencing severe pain and restricted jaw movement. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options available for TMJ disorders is essential for patients and…

Editor’s Note: John Lucas, the creator of The Face Caddy, has been such an incredible supporter of all of us who struggle with jaw pain. In this blog post, he shares the story of how Face Caddy was invented. Welcome to the first Jaw Bone Connection. In this column, I’m not going to just talk…

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Nutrition Research Task Force is seeking input to develop the first ever NIH-wide strategic plan for nutrition research over the next 10 years.This is our opportunity to let the NIH know how important this topic is for TMJ patients. The TMJ Association submitted a suggestion (see link below) and…

Welcome to a new feature on the blog: Conversations with My Pain Doctor. I thought of doing this column for you because my pain doctor has some really interesting insights. After all, every day he sees many pain patients who are at different parts of their journeys, each struggling in their own way to live…

One of the most recommended products we’ve come across for helping TMJ disorder is the Face Caddy. Its inventor, John Lucas, contacted us about two years ago and asked if he could send us some free samples to give away to our members to see if they liked it. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Of course,…

We received this email from a dentist and wanted to share his journey with you. The tips he offers come from the perspective of not only a dentist, but also a patient. Hi Stacy, Before you think, oh, no just someone looking to advertise his prowess in what is (sadly) an already competitive market…

About TMJ Hope

Hi! I'm Stacy, the founder of TMJ Hope.

After being attacked by a dog when I was little, I had 12 jaw surgeries (including bilateral total joint replacements in 2006) to try to improve my jaw function & relieve my pain. The doctors told me I would live the rest of my life in chronic, intractable pain. Fast forward to now, & I'm THRIVING....despite my jaw pain.

If you know deep down that you are not destined for a life of chronic pain, join the TMJ Hope community & I to learn how to stop surviving, and start thriving once and for all.